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Greetings Jacksonville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Westside Jacksonville apartment complex has gone days without water
  • How a major burglary derailed a Jacksonville STEM school’s big move
  • What Rodney Perry says he’s bringing to Jacksonville’s Comedy Zone in January

Also on today's calendar: Live Music from Eric and Howard (Katmanduo) at Top Dawg Tavern! and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Warmer with periods of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tenants at Westside property tied to other troubled complexes go without water days ahead of holiday (news4jax.com) — Residents at Grassy Pond Apartments on Jacksonville’s Westside have gone three days without running water, leaving many to rely on gas stations and grocery stores for basic restroom needs. Management requested a shutdown for repairs but has given tenants little information, adding to ongoing concerns about maintenance at this and other connected Westside properties.
   

2. Principal of a private STEM school says they lost thousands of dollars of equipment after a burglary (actionnewsjax.com) — A Jacksonville tuition-free STEM school, Minds of the Future Academy, is reeling after thieves stole an estimated $200,000 in technology from its new Carmichael Avenue building just before a planned move. Staff and families say the burglary is a major setback for students but vow to continue classes, while asking the community for tips and donations to help them recover.
   

3. EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Rodney Perry reflects on multi-decade career ahead of Jacksonville show (wokv.com) — Rodney Perry is kicking off the new year with stand-up shows at The Comedy Zone in Jacksonville on January 2–3, reflecting his long career and recovery from a stroke. In a recent interview, he shared stories from 30 years in comedy, his Navy days, and advice for aspiring comics, with tickets already on sale for local fans.
   

4. Man arrested after woman shot in apartment complex, police say (actionnewsjax.com) — Jacksonville police arrested a 63-year-old man after a woman was found shot in the face at Lindsey Terrace Apartments and rushed to the hospital in critical but stable condition. Investigators say the victim identified her boyfriend as the shooter, and he now faces attempted murder and firearm charges as a convicted felon.
   

5. Neptune Beach promising cheaper parking options for Beaches Town Center employees (actionnewsjax.com) — Neptune Beach is exploring cheaper parking options for Beaches Town Center workers after employees petitioned over rising hourly rates and lack of designated parking. Ideas include a free shuttle from existing free lots and negotiating lower daily rates at a nearby private lot, with council discussions set for early January that could quickly affect many Jacksonville-area service workers.
   

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    Tuesday December 23
  • Baby Storytime - Christmas In-Person
    Middleburg-Clay Hill Library , Middleburg-Clay Hill - Meeting Room , Middleburg-Clay Hill
    10:30 am
  • Preschool Storytime: Y & Z In-Person
    Fleming Island Library , Fleming Island - Children's Activity Room , Fleming Island
    10:30 am
  • Holiday Crafting Wonderland In-Person
    Orange Park Library , Orange Park - Meeting Room A , Orange Park
    2:00 pm
  • Reading With Rover In-Person
    Fleming Island Library , Fleming Island - Children's Activity Room , Fleming Island
    4:00 pm
  • Chess Club In-Person
    Green Cove Springs Library , Green Cove Springs - Children's Department , Green Cove Springs
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey neighbors!
    Just a heads up! Bad accident on Ricker rd, right at the light beside the Walgreens. Car was on fire, half the road is blocked so avoid that section… (Nextdoor Herlong)
  • Just a heads‑up about a scam going around with local listings.
    The scammer says they will pay with Zelle, and then you receive a text message that looks like it’s from Zelle saying something like “account… (Nextdoor Gran Bay)
  • Fairstead ESC LLC posted a job opening for Porter in Jacksonville. Apply here.
  • The Buckle posted a job opening for Seasonal Freight Coordinator (Part-Time) in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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